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SA03 MLK

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,516 mi
Last recorded49,516 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 MLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 49,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

brake pipes covered in underseal

underside generally coroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 41,997 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sense valve 2 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,060 miles

Oil leak

baffles away in rear exhaust

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,872 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,255 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 24,245 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,583 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,618 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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SA03 MLK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA03 MLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA03 MLK registered?

SA03 MLK is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SA03 MLK safe to buy?

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